Director, Global Collaboration Agreements

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

60d

About The Position

At AstraZeneca, we work together across global boundaries to make an impact and find answers to challenges. We do this with the upmost integrity even in the most difficult situations because we are committed to doing the right thing. We continuously forge partnerships that help pursue world-class medicines in new ways, combining our people’s exceptional skills with those of people from all over the globe.
As a Director, Global Collaboration Agreements you will be a key member of a team that is responsible for establishing, negotiating and executing academic collaboration agreements for the Oncology R&D function. The team plays a key role in ensuring that value is generated for the organisation through transacting on deals to support the Oncology R&D strategy. It sits within the External R&D and Innovation group, which is part of Oncology R&D Strategy, Business Development & Alliances.
As a member of a multinational, multifunctional team, your primary role will be to support Oncology R&D in the execution of agreements to support collaborative interactions with our key academic partners worldwide. You will also develop business cases and negotiate complex transactions, with assistance from other functions as required. As a Director, Global Collaboration Agreements, you will be a key ambassador for AstraZeneca in its external interactions, building and maintaining relationships with current and potential future partners for Oncology R&D and ensuring that AstraZeneca is viewed as a partner of choice.

Requirements

• Minimum of BS/BA Degree in a relevant scientific or legal field
• 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical, biotech industry with research contracts or technology transfer office
• Strong understanding of key principles of contracts, intellectual property and value drivers relevant to academic collaboration agreements and related transactions.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to effectively understand and act on complex information under high time pressure situations.
• Project management experience.
• Good working knowledge of all relevant regulations, ensuring industry standards are applied.

Nice To Haves

• MS, PhD, MBA or JD degree

Responsibilities

• Execute various types of collaborative agreements with academic partners, taking the lead on contract negotiation including more complex transactions.
• Work collaboratively with other AstraZeneca functions to ensure that contracts are compliant with AstraZeneca policies, while executing these in a timely manner.
• Evaluate and advise internal Oncology R&D stakeholders on the most appropriate type of agreement to cover specific collaborative and partnering opportunities. Build collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders.
• Initiate, lead and manage re-negotiations and terminations as necessary for academic alliances.
• Manage relationships with potential partners in a timely and professional manner; ensuring that AstraZeneca remains competitive in discussions.
• Maintain a strong and effective network with specific key academic institutions, such as those in the Partner of Choice Network, through engaging in regular interactions and building relationships with their contracts and tech transfer offices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees